Saturday, January 17
Malibu, CA
2 PM
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Pepperdine
11-8,2-5WCC
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Oregon St.
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Photo by: Sophia Gibson/OSU Athletics
Beavers Refuse To Lose in Malibu
January 17, 2026 | Women's Basketball
MALIBU, Calif. – Oregon State trailed by 14 points with 3:41 left in the third quarter but never gave in and pulled off a comeback 69-68 victory over Pepperdine on the road.
Jenna Villa delivered the clutch baskets, willing in an and-one off an unbelievable rebound and pass from Kennedie Shuler before making the game-winning free throw after Pepperdine fouled on an inbounds play.
Villa finished with 25 points – 10 in the final period – on 7-of-13 shooting and an 8-for-9 day at the free-throw line. Lara Alonso-Basurto delivered in a similar fashion with 8 of her 10 points coming in the fourth quarter. The freshman also pulled down six rebounds with two blocks and was +10.
The clutch offensive rebound and dime were part of a stellar all-around day for Shuler. The junior point guard delivered 12 points, six rebounds, six assists, three steals and one block.
Lizzy Williamson set a positive tone in the first quarter, scoring eight of Oregon State's first 10 points and blocking two shots in the opening frame. The Beavs struggled to contain the Waves three-point shooters however, allowing the hosts to make four three-pointers and keep the game even at 21.
The Beavers led 36-35 at the break after Villa led the Beavers with eight second quarter points. The junior canned two triples in the period. Susana Yepes added a three on her 23rd birthday.
The Waves came out of the locker room on fire, making their first six three-pointers of the third quarter in a 19-0 run. Villa put a stop to the run with a 5-0 spurt but the Beavs trailed 56-47 entering the fourth quarter.
Alonso went to work on the comeback effort. A personal 5-0 run got the Beavers back within six points at 60-54 and a post-up basket minutes later made it 65-64 Pepperdine. Villa went to work from there, scoring Oregon State's remaining six points on four free throws and the and-one. Her only miss from the line was intentional to take time off the clock.
Oregon State returns home on Thursday for a 6 p.m. showdown with Gonzaga. Fans can get tickets for the matchup between last season's conference regular season and tournament champions at beavertickets.com.
OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
Jenna Villa delivered the clutch baskets, willing in an and-one off an unbelievable rebound and pass from Kennedie Shuler before making the game-winning free throw after Pepperdine fouled on an inbounds play.
Villa finished with 25 points – 10 in the final period – on 7-of-13 shooting and an 8-for-9 day at the free-throw line. Lara Alonso-Basurto delivered in a similar fashion with 8 of her 10 points coming in the fourth quarter. The freshman also pulled down six rebounds with two blocks and was +10.
The clutch offensive rebound and dime were part of a stellar all-around day for Shuler. The junior point guard delivered 12 points, six rebounds, six assists, three steals and one block.
Lizzy Williamson set a positive tone in the first quarter, scoring eight of Oregon State's first 10 points and blocking two shots in the opening frame. The Beavs struggled to contain the Waves three-point shooters however, allowing the hosts to make four three-pointers and keep the game even at 21.
The Beavers led 36-35 at the break after Villa led the Beavers with eight second quarter points. The junior canned two triples in the period. Susana Yepes added a three on her 23rd birthday.
The Waves came out of the locker room on fire, making their first six three-pointers of the third quarter in a 19-0 run. Villa put a stop to the run with a 5-0 spurt but the Beavs trailed 56-47 entering the fourth quarter.
Alonso went to work on the comeback effort. A personal 5-0 run got the Beavers back within six points at 60-54 and a post-up basket minutes later made it 65-64 Pepperdine. Villa went to work from there, scoring Oregon State's remaining six points on four free throws and the and-one. Her only miss from the line was intentional to take time off the clock.
Oregon State returns home on Thursday for a 6 p.m. showdown with Gonzaga. Fans can get tickets for the matchup between last season's conference regular season and tournament champions at beavertickets.com.
OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
Team Stats
OSU
PEP
FG%
.490
.413
3FG%
.429
.382
FT%
.765
.600
RB
39
26
TO
17
11
STL
7
11
Game Leaders
Pts
25
FGM
7
3FGM
3
FTM
8
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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